Davis said the T.M. Landry enrollment has dropped to about 80 students. The enrollment was around 110 last fall and fell to around 90 students in mid-December, when the school announced the investigation.

Others have alleged that Michael Landry was physically abusive. Records showed the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated such complaints in 2012, resulting in Landry being charged with simple battery.

Louisiana State Police is investigating other abuse complaints that have been made following the Times article.

The Landrys remain employed at the school during the investigation.

"The school is operating," Davis said. "We have families, grandparents and parents of 80 students that continue to believe in the school. That includes me. I have my grandchildren there. We continue to believe it is the right place for our children to be. We continue to be satisfied with the education they are receiving at T.M. Landry."

T.M. Landry has operated as a non-accredited, non-approved school, which is allowed by Louisiana law. As such, the Louisiana Department of Education and local school officials have no oversight over its operations.